Dr. Gabor Szalai

Research Associate Professor | DDBS, South Carolina College of Pharmacy

803.576.5775 :: Columbia Campus

About Dr. Gabor Szalai

As a researcher, I have developed significant expertise in mammalian models of human diseases using methods of molecular biology. Being originally educated as a chemical engineer, however, gave me an advantage of being able to fully understand the molecular basis of cell biology, immunology and genetics. Working on various projects in several countries, I have made significant advances in the field, which is reflected in my body of work. My versatility and broad view of sciences is well reflected in the wide range of journals I have published in (i.e. Am. J. Pathol [2010] and Annals of Biomed Eng [2011]).

I am not only a researcher, but a project manager who has led teams of over 10 personnel, managing work, people and budgets. I have furthered my expertise in leadership by advancing my education through management and leadership courses at a respected school of business. I also have a passion for teaching and a strong commitment to undergraduate education not only in the classroom but also in the lab.

Research and Academic Experience

University of South Carolina, Office of the Vice President for Research.2015-present

Director of the Peromyscus Stock Center. Research assistant professor, Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences, South Carolina College of Pharmacy.

University of South Carolina, Office of the Vice President for Research2013-2015

Associate Director of the Peromyscus Stock Center. Continue the activities at the Stock Center. Research assistant professor, Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences, South Carolina College of Pharmacy.

University of South Carolina, Department of Biological Sciences.2006-2013

Research Assistant Professor and Associate Director of the Peromyscus Stock Center. Oversee the operation of the Stock Center which houses 4,500 deer mice. Secure research funding (NSF, NIH), interact with 89 laboratories using deer mice. Lead research projects in cryopreservation, genetic mapping and epilepsy.

Medical University of South Carolina, Hollings Cancer Center and Department of Pathology.2002-2006

Postdoctoral Researcher. Research included control of megakaryopoesis, senescence and carcinogenesis by Ets transcription factors using in vitro studies in concert with in vivo knockout and transgenic technologies.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Immunogenetics
Technical University of Budapest

[Based on research conducted at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Bern, Switzerland) and at Cornell University(NY)]. Thesis title: “Studies of the equine Major Histocompatibility Complex DQ genes”]

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Technical University of Budapest

Master of Science,Chemical Engineering,Fermentation processes
Technical University of Budapest